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Michael Shannon: A true Midwesterner with over 100 acting credits to his name; a fan of The Smiths and REM; a man who remains dedicated to the stage; General Zod. Shannon may be remembered as a character actor to many, but there’s no doubt that the gravity of a scene shifts in his direction whenever he is on screen or the stage. While his roles range in size and screen time, genre, legacy, collaborators, and quality, a look through Shannon’s filmography reveals a fascinatingly comprehensive snapshot of America. The country’s paranoia and crookedness... its diseased capitalism... the American nuclear family... the U.S.’s possibility of resilience and community... our worst superhero movie impulses... our valiant depictions of war... our adoration of Rock n’ Roll... it all exists within the Mike Shannon Canon.Host Daniella Mazzio will be joined by a rotation of Michael Shannon fans, film critics, and Chicagoans, to discuss how Shannon’s filmography and what makes him such an illuminatin
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Hand Me the Mike is hosted by Daniella Mazzio. The show has published 9 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "9. Cecil B. Demented with Natalie Marlin" (10 April 2026, 121 minutes), "8. Eric LaRue with Whitney Wasson" (6 December 2025, 91 minutes), and "7. The End with Ross W. Berman IV" (15 October 2025, 101 minutes).
Hand Me the Mike publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 92 minutes across 9 episodes.
Booking probability for Hand Me the Mike is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Hand Me the Mike requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Hand Me the Mike's contact route on record: verified email.
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Daniella Mazzio hosts Hand Me the Mike, a tv podcast with 9 episodes published.
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Episode #9
<h1>Did you ever f*** Mel Gibson?</h1> <p>After a hiatus, Hand Me the Mike is back with one of our most fun episodes yet! Host Daniella Mazzio is joined by Minneapolis-based writer Natalie Marlin to talk about John...
Episode #8
<h1>We don't want these wounds to get infected.</h1> <p>As we near the end of 2025, host Daniella Mazzio is joined by cartoonist Whitney Wasson (Sober Rabbit) to discuss Michael Shannon's directorial debut Eric LaRue...
Episode #7
<h1>Hey, you.</h1> <p>Host Daniella Mazzio has finally emerged from the bunker (aka a month of depression) to bring you the latest Hand Me the Mike! Writer and musician Ross W. Berman IV joins to talk about Joshua...
Episode #6
<h1>Razzle them... dazzle them...</h1> <p>Last week was a wild one, to say the least. We took a week off, but we're back and boy do we have a doozy!</p> <p>On the latest Hand Me the Mike, host Daniella Mazzio is joined...
Episode #5
<h1>...Wrestlemania!</h1> <p>In the latest Hand Me the Mike, host Daniella Mazzio is joined by Caitlin Durante, comedian, writer, educator, and co-host of the Bechdel Cast podcast. Together, they talk about Groundhog...
Episode #4
<h1>'Sorry' ain't gonna pay the bills, Chico!</h1> <p>In the latest Hand Me the Mike, host Daniella Mazzio is joined by illustrator and Sidney Lumet evangelist Vincent Mollica to talk about Lumet's final film Before the...
Episode #3
<h1>You are not alone...</h1> <p>In the latest Hand Me the Mike, host Daniella Mazzio is joined by Jack McCoy, owner and founder of Sweet Void Cinema in Chicago, to discuss Zack Snyder's Man of Steel. Yes, we talk about...
Episode #2
<h1>There is a storm coming...</h1> <p>In the first full episode of Hand Me the Mike, host Daniella Mazzio is joined by critic Isaac Feldberg to discuss the 2011 Jeff Nichols film Take Shelter. Listen as we discuss why...
Episode #1
<h1>What is it about Michael Shannon?</h1> <p>In the introductory episode of Hand Me the Mike, host Daniella Mazzio walks through the actor's career and explores what makes him so compelling as a performer.</p> <p>On...
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